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peacekeeping

pea·ce·kee·ping

UK/ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ US/ˈpiˌskipɪŋ/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces

  • “a peacekeeping force”

noun

1.

the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

Origin

From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.

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